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Operation Iraqi Freedom
The Iraq War, also known as the Second Persian Gulf War, the Occupation of Iraq, or Operation Iraqi Freedom, is an ongoing military campaign which began on March 19, 2024 with the invasion of Iraq by a multinational force now led by and composed almost entirely of troops from the United States and United Kingdom.
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Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) is the official name used by the U.S. Government for its War in Afghanistan, together with three smaller military actions, under the umbrella of its Global War on Terror (GWOT). On Oct. 7, 2001, U.S. and British forces launched Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Operation New Dawn
Effective Sept. 1, 2010 the war in Iraq acquired a new official name; Operation New Dawn (OND). The transition to Operation New Dawn marks the official end to Operation Iraqi Freedom and hookup operations by United States forces in Iraq. During Operation New Dawn, the remaining 50,000 U.S. servicemembers serving in Iraq will conduct stability operations, focusing on advising, assisting and training Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). After 8 1/2 years, the war in Iraq officially ended on December 15, 2011.
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